Very nice and well maintained park. Signal Tree is a truly unique and ancient tree with a lot of history. The Metro Parks have done an excellent job of preserving it. It is only a short walk from the parking lot.

So cool! Really enjoyed the history and the beauty of the Signal Tree while on my hike.

Used by Native Americans as a reference point.

We enjoyed our time. It was not crowded

Loved seeing this historic tree

Nice peaceful, secluded place with unique history. Probably the oldest tree in the area.

Excellent little hike with incredible scenery.

I was so glad I stumbled upon this. Was a great day out. Beautiful tree.

Amazing landmark..

The trails are always nice to walk. They are usually clean but its sad that people will throw their trash throughout the trail areas. Just in case some of yall dont realize, they do have trash cans available...

Love this big old tree. So much history. There is a plaque that explains it. The trail system near it is wonderful and the park in general is very clean. Great place adults, kids and pets.

An Akron heirloom. Peaceful and nice place to reflect in the company of the 300+ year old burr oak tree

Beautiful tree with an awesome park around it. I love that the trails connect to the Gorge! It also has a great picnic area with grills and large fields for soccer and shuffleboard.

Beautiful area, trails are gorgeous, and absolutely no bear attacks what-so-ever!

Its beautiful

I love history and this is a little known slice of Ohios....it is so important and awe inspiring when you realize that you are standing on the actual portage path of the Indians who walked and carried their canoes right through there. The bathrooms are clean and trails are well maintained. The tree is not far from parking lot and there are benches to sit at.

Amazing, beautiful, and spiritual, If you want to clear your mind and breath, or learn about the signal tree and its relations to Indiana and settlers, this is the tree to breath in.

For me, this is a historical spot and a pretty unique tree so you can tell why it was used as a landmarker between the two rivers. Even the Summit Metro trail it is on (2.4 miles long) is not a bad trail to walk. One thing I have learned is that you have to be aways a way to take a great shot of the entire tree since of the size of it.

This tree is amazing!!!! My wife and I are frequent visitors.

Magical! A must visit to rejuvenate your spirit!

The pictures I posted are from 1980, before the park existed a friend of mine had read about the signal tree in a book which described where it was. So we went in search of found this dirt road, followed it back and found this amazing tree, luckily I brought my camera. One of the pics is from 20 ft up in another tree that is gone now. I recently found these pictures and thought I would share them on this site. I hope you enjoy them.

Very cool. But a little to manicured.

If you love nature and hiking its a beautiful place well kept

A Beautiful Trail for a fun hike and a lot of history. Most pointing and directional trees have been cut down out of ignorance, or they have died. I am glad someone knew enough to preserve this treasure we have right here in Akron. This tree is ancient and wise.

I have yet to have gone to the Indian signal tree out in Peninsula. I have been to multiple places around the area like the covered bridge and deep lock Quarry in Cuyahoga Valley National Park. I dont know if anybody else has noticed but Cuyahoga Valley National Park is the only national park in Ohio... Why? The tree is so close to the place where I believe lies a secret underground Temple that leads me to believe that this Indian signal tree that is presented with a plaque is just there Assumption of why the tree was grown the way it was. Their guess is as good as anybody elses right? Personally I read stories about Indians using certain techniques to cause trees to grow the way that they grow but this one isnt particularly grown close to an area that is used to worship under the right of Free Masonry. I believe that the tree was altered by man but for another purpose. This purpose is to be a clue or used as a compass on the summer solstice. It could point to the direction of the entrance of a underground tunnel system which has been hidden from the public eye. Id like to say that we created this hidden tunnel system but I believe that it was just stumbled upon during Sandstone mining... In which the Sandstone around the area is extremely rare and full of quartz properties. Which is why I around the area of the lock system you will find multiple millstones. The Sandstone can be sculpted into any shape and was used to build many houses around the area. I also believe that what was that the main focal area where they have found this set of caverns that runs underneath the whole town was condemned because of flood that happened back in 1913. the map of seeing stone that was used does not match up with how much seeing Stone is missing... They elaborate on how much Sandstone was taken but visually it doesnt look like even half the amount. So obviously it was taken from Below as so above. Cuyahoga Valley National Park is federal property so if you go there and you turn any stone without permission you could end up in federal prison. My recommendation is to visit the whole area even the covered bridge in which I had a paranormal experience back in 1998 where a witch was standing at the top of a tree with her wedding dress train flapping in the Wind as we all stared in confusion she jumped with a wish and flew to the top of the next Tree Top she stayed there for approximately 5 to 10 seconds and then went woosh to the next treetop then woosh to the next Treetop and then woosh to the next treetop.. leaving us running for our lives. Dont Hug the pillars on the inside of Everett Road Covered Bridge.

This is a truly unique spot. I love the tree, its history and the surrounding paths.

Very peaceful and quiet in the morning just listening to Mother Nature.

Great place to take a hike or sit in the park and relax plenty of room for the kids play

Nice piece of history.

I love the Signal Tree, the size, shape, knowing tribes gathered there carrying their canoes. I had to walk around it and touch it. It is so peaceful there, your mind wanders as you read about the history....I wanted to go there today, got lost. I came home to look back on the history of my phone, Im so happy it was in there !

Love the history!!

This place is magic.

Love the history here!

Nice Looking Tree

Luckily the tree plaque also mentions that white settlers used it for directions as well. I was almost very offended

Neat part of history

Love this piece of history!

Guy at works brother says its spooked, blue lights etc. He is I believe a Ranger or Employee and sees it at night sometimes. I always seem drawn to it, maybe its on one of those transecting Ley lines they speak of ?

Really neat!

Got married here.

A must see,

Extremely Cool

Fun place to visit

Reminds me that God is...

A five star tree!

Really good!!

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